Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan rush chokes Delhi, commuters stuck in long traffic snarls

Delhi witnessed heavy traffic congestion at several key stretches on Friday as the city saw increased movement on Raksha Bandhan, with long queues of vehicles reported on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, MB Road, Kalindi Kunj, Pragati Maidan and Akshardham, while the metro also saw a heavy rush of passengers. The congestion on the Delhi-Meerut Expressway, which began before the festival weekend, continued for several hours, with vehicles moving slowly and traffic teams deployed to regulate movement. Heavy traffic was also reported on MB Road in the Chhatarpur area, with long queues stretching for considerable distances. The Lado Sarai Old MB Road traffic signal also witnessed regular congestion, with commuters raising concerns over buses allegedly jumping red lights and obstructing pedestrians at zebra crossings. Kalindi Kunj remained another major bottleneck, with commuters reporting traffic jams towards the Delhi side and describing congestion on the stretch as a daily ...

PM Modi greets people on Raksha Bandhan, wishes happiness and prosperity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted people on Raksha Bandhan and hoped that the auspicious festival brings happiness, prosperity and success to everyone's lives. Raksha Bandhan is a Hindu festival that celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. On the occasion, sisters tie vibrant threads, or rakhis, on their brothers' wrists as a symbol of their heartfelt prayers and well wishes, and brothers reciprocate with thoughtful gifts and promise to protect them under all circumstances. "Happy Raksha Bandhan. May this auspicious festival bring happiness, prosperity, and success to all your lives," Modi said in an X post in Hindi. The prime minister also wished that the bond of affection, togetherness and mutual trust remains eternal.

GIVA withdraws rakshabandhan advertisement after backlash; stirs a debate

GIVA's withdrawal of its Kriti Sanon Raksha Bandhan ad highlights the tightrope brands walk between creative risk-taking and cultural sensitivities during festive campaigns

Raksha bandhan 2024: Rakhi wishes and quotes to share with your siblings

Raksha bandhan is a time to show your brothers and sisters how much you appreciate and love them. May this celebration strengthen the bond of love and togetherness forever

Quick commerce firms tie up discounts, campaigns for Raksha Bandhan

From global diaspora orders to jeweller tie-ups, qcom players are pulling out all stops to meet last-minute Raksha Bandhan demand with offers, curated ranges, and campaigns

Raksha Bandhan 2025: Budget-friendly gift ideas for brothers and sisters

This year, Raksha Bandhan will be celebrated on August 09. Whether you're celebrating with your siblings or sending gifts away, budget-friendly gift ideas always add a special sparkle to the festival

Sudha Murty clarifies Raksha Bandhan post amid backlash: Explained

Rajya Sabha MP Sudha Murty faced backlash online after sharing a story on the 'origins' of Raksha Bandhan, sparking backlash. Here is what Sudha Murty said

Quick commerce platforms hit record sales during Rakshabandhan celebrations

Quick commerce platforms had a field day on the occasion of Rakshabandhan as the nation ditched exhaustive post-office shopping for quick hassle-free deliveries. Blinkit, which holds about 40 per cent share of the quick commerce market, sold about 700 rakhis every minute. "We'll cross all-time high orders in a day on blinkit in a couple of minutes. We also hit highest ever OPM (orders per minute), GMV, chocolate sales and most other metrics today! And at its peak - we hit 693 RPM (Rakhis per minute)," Blinkit CEO and co-founder Albinder Dhindsa wrote on X. Zomato-owned Blinkit on Saturday announced it will take international orders on Blinkit till August 19. "Folks living abroad can now place orders on Blinkit to send Rakhis and gifts to their siblings in India and we'll deliver in 10 minutes! Countries from where you can order -- USA, Canada, Netherlands, Germany, France and Japan," Dhindsa announced. Zepto, which raised USD 665 million (about Rs 5,560 crore) in its latest fundin

Environment, women's safety at centre as country celebrates Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan festival on Monday saw the celebration of the brother-sister bond with the tying of the sacred thread and vivid messaging on issues like environment conservation and social equity with an emphasis on women's safety. Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the festival at his residence with schoolchildren tying 'rakhis' on his wrist as he wished people prosperity and good fortune on the "auspicious" occasion. Kolkata, the epicentre of a nationwide stir against the alleged rape and murder of a trainee woman doctor at a state-run medical college and hospital in the city, saw protesters tying rakhis bearing the message of "We want justice". Kolkata Police personnel were also seen tying rakhis to protesting junior doctors. West Bengal Governor CV Ananda attended a Raksha Bandhan programme at Raj Bhavan, where several women doctors, representatives from the LGBTQ community, and others tied rakhis around his wrists. He pledged to support their efforts until the goal of a saf

Watch: Delhi school students celebrate Raksha Bandhan with PM

On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan, school students in Delhi tie rakhi to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Here's a video

BJP women workers, social organization members tie 'Rakhi' to Tripura CM

A group of BJP women workers and members of social organizations tied 'Rakhi' to Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha at his residence in Agartala, celebrating Raksha Bandhan on Monday.

Rahul Gandhi extends greetings to people on occasion of Raksha Bandhan

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi also extended her wishes to the countrymen on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan

PM Modi extends greetings to nation on occasion of Raksha Bandhan

Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended wishes and prayed for everyone's happiness and prosperity

Raksha Bandhan 2024: Gift your sister financial literacy; some tips for you

Whether it's an investment in her future or contributing to her financial goals, a financial gift could be the most meaningful present you give this year

Raksha Bandhan 2024: Best gift ideas for your sister to make her smile

Personalised gifts stand out because they show your extra efforts to make your sister feel valued in a world where generic gifts are common. This year, Rakhi will be celebrated on Aug 19, 2024

Qcom goes international to cash in on last-minute Raksha Bandhan gifting

Blinkit and Zepto are expanding their operations and offering consumers chances to win cars, iPhones, TVs, luxurious overseas stays

Raksha Bandhan 2024: Celebrate by sharing these warm wishes and quotes

Raksha Bandhan 2024: Whether you're close or far from your loved ones, expressing your feelings through heartfelt wishes, quotes, and messages can make their day special

Raksha Bandhan: Surprise your siblings with 5 unique desserts this Rakhi

Make your Raksha Bandhan memorable with the cherished bond between the siblings and treat them with unique Indian fusion desserts. This year, Rakhi will be celebrated on Monday, August 19, 2024

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Raksha Bandhan 2024: History, significance and shubh muhurat to tie Rakhi

On August 19, 2024, the festival of Raksha Bandhan, celebrating sibling bonds, by tying a rakhi and exchanging gifts, will be observed. Read on to know the appropriate time to perform Rakhi rituals